A forum has been held for personnel of the Ghana Prisons Service to sensitise them on issues of mental health and how to manage work-related stress. It was also to create a supportive environment where personnel could openly discuss mental health concerns and seek support. It was organised by BasicNeeds-Ghana, a non-government organisation, as part … Read more
Mental health specialists have called on the public to stop stigmatising individuals with mental health conditions and encourage them to seek frequent medical attention. They emphasised that derogatory labels such as ‘madman’ or ‘abnormal’ contributed to the reluctance of individuals facing mental health challenges to seek treatment. Mr Che Tsatsu Sorkpor, a Mental Health Practitioner, … Read more
The Keta Municipal Health Directorate in the Volta Region has vaccinated a total of 10,596 of children under five years during the recent measles-rubella vaccination campaign within the Keta Municipality. The target was 12,000 children but 10,596 was recorded representing 88.3 per cent. The vaccination exercise, which commenced on October 2 to October 6, 2024, … Read more
A one-day risk communication and community engagement orientation had been held in Tumu in the Sissala East Municipality for sub-national stakeholders towards emergency health preparedness. The Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) was through the Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies (SURGE) in Ghana. Mr. John Maakpe, the Upper West Regional Health Promotion Officer, … Read more
Dr Sally Quartey, the Director of Health Services, Tema Metro Health Directorate, has emphasised the need for organisations to recognise the importance of identifying, educating, and supporting the mental health of employees. Dr Quartey said this could improve productivity and performance, enhance job satisfaction and engagement, and reduce absenteeism, which would ultimately benefit both employer … Read more
The Sefwi -Bodi District Health Directorate of the Ghana Heath Service has inaugurated a 24-member Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) committee to help address health emergency cases in the Bodi District of the Western North Region.? In his inaugural address, Mr. Paul Noah Quam, the District Director of Health Services, appealed to members of … Read more
